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11
Oct 2023

UK Government will invest £30 million in innovative technology for NHS

UK patients will benefit from a £30 million government investment in innovative medical technology, which will help ease pressures on the NHS this winter. The Integrated care systems will be able to invest in the latest technology that can help cut waiting lists, speed up diagnosis, and deliver new and improved ways to treat patients.
05
Oct 2023

Recommendations about add-on reimbursement for medical devices in France in September 2023

The French National Authority for Health (HAS) released new recommendations about add-on reimbursement of medical devices and medical aids from the meetings of the National Commission for Evaluation of Medical Devices and Health Technologies (CNEDiMTS) in September 2023. Twenty recommendations were published in relation to the registration, modification of registration conditions, and renewal of registration for devices in the List of reimbursable products and services (LPPR). Opinions concern, peripheral vascular and neurovascular, neurology and neurosurgery, ENT, spine, ophthalmology, and orthopedic devices, as well as medical aids.
04
Oct 2023

New SKS procedure codes from October 1, 2023 in Denmark

The Danish Health Data Authority quarterly updates the Health Care Classification System (SKS). In September 2023, the latest code changes were published to come into force on October 1, 2023. Four surgical procedure codes concerning extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) were introduced.
03
Oct 2023

Med Tech-related technology assessments and clinical guidelines from NICE in September 2023

In September 2023, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published three new Interventional Procedure Guidance (removal, preservation, and reimplantation of ovarian tissue for restoring fertility, transurethral water-jet ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms, cryotherapy for chronic rhinitis), and three Health Technology Evaluations using early value assessment (AI-derived software to analyze chest X-rays for suspected lung cancer, AI technologies to aid contouring for radiotherapy planning, KardiaMobile 6L for adults having antipsychotic medication). Also, two new clinical guidelines were published, and three were updated.
02
Oct 2023

Call for input regarding MRgFUS for the “New Methods” framework in Norway

The “New Methods” framework invited interested parties to submit information regarding magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for treating intracranial tumors, neurodegenerative disease, and pain related to bone metastases before October 31, 2023. Ordering Forum will then decide whether the method will undergo evaluation at the national level.
29
Sep 2023

Blog: Project ideas: What HEOR projects are requested by our clients? Part 3

Market access is a challenging field. Multiple priorities have to be managed within a limited budget. We would like to share the anonymized outlines of the projects in the HEOR and market access fields commissioned to MTRC to inspire our clients. The next example is the rapid development of value messages to support positioning and marketing activities.
29
Sep 2023

Publication Digest: Gaps in the evidence underpinning high-risk medical devices in Europe at market entry, and potential solutions

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Hulstaert et al. investigated the level of evidence supporting innovative high-risk medical devices (class IIb-III) during their market entry phase. The authors reviewed assessment reports from the Belgian healthcare payer (RIZIV-INAMI) concerning novel implants and invasive medical devices (n=18) available between 2018 and mid-2019 and conducted a literature review on evidence gaps within the European legal and ethical frameworks. The findings highlighted issues with the evidence provided for CE marking, indicating that clinical effectiveness is not ensured by regulatory compliance alone. The study underscored the necessity for improved clinical evidence transparency and alignment with international ethical standards to ensure patient safety and efficacy in the realm of novel medical devices.
29
Sep 2023

Regular update of the Norwegian Laboratory Code System released

In late September 2023, the Norwegian Directorate of e-Health released an updated version of the Norwegian Laboratory Code (NLK) system and associated tariffs to be implemented no later than November 1, 2023. A total of 123 new codes were added, 50 codes were terminated, and 69 codes were amended.
28
Sep 2023

Publication Digest: Health Technology Assessment-Informed Decision Making by the G-BA/IQWiG in Germany and NICE in England: The Role of Budget Impact

MTRC shares the most relevant and impactful publications in the field of market access and HEOR for medical technologies in Europe through its Publications Digest. In a recent publication, Schaefer et al. assessed the effect of official evaluation criteria, including the role of budget impact (BI), on health technology assessment (HTA) outcomes employed by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA), Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) in Germany, and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in England. Analyzing data from 2011 to 2018, the authors underscored the consistent adherence of G-BA/IQWiG and NICE to official evaluation criteria while also revealing an independent influence of BI on HTA outcomes, potentially carrying implications for health policy decisions.